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Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart Eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars
Confirmed
In Short: Taylor Hanson, one of the three Hanson brothers who rose to pop stardom in the late '90s, and his partner Britt Stewart were eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars' on Tuesday night.
Despite their efforts, Hanson and Stewart scored just 18 out of 30 points, placing them among the lowest-ranked dancers of the night.
Hanson, who appeared more wooden than in his previous dances, expressed gratitude for his time on the show.
This has been everything, this has been incredible,' Hanson said following the elimination, highlighting his appreciation for Stewart.
Stewart and Hanson's elimination marks the third week of the competition, with previous contestants Conner Leavitt, Sarah Jane Nader, and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis also being eliminated.
The remaining 13 celebrities and their pro partners had the task of dancing to smooth grooves, soft-rock classics, and iconic hits that defined the yacht rock era.
Hanson and Stewart's elimination left the ballroom stunned, as both expressed their gratitude for their journey together.
Background
At the end of the night, Taylor and Britt were announced as the couple going home, leaving them stunned.
What's confirmed
- Another celebrity contestant was sent packing this week on “Dancing With the Stars.” Singer Taylor Hanson and his pro partner, Britt Stewart, were eliminated at the end of Tuesday night’s episode, themed “Yacht Rock Night,” after their Foxtrot to “What a Fool Believes” earned them an 18/30.
What's still developing
- The Hanson co-founder has been bounced from the 35-season of "Dancing With The Stars." Taylor Hanson has done his last routine on Dancing with the Stars.
- The 43-year-old Hanson co-founder slipped into his dancing shoes once again for Tuesday night’s (Sept.
- Explore Hanson Taylor Hanson See latest videos, charts and news Wearing an all-white three-piece suit, Hanson and his dancing partner Britt Stewart, in a matching white dress, danced the Foxtrot to one of greatest works in the genre, Doobie Brothers’ “What A Fool Believes” – a Billboard Hot 100 leader back in 1979.
- “Believe us, Taylor and Britt’s Foxtrot will live rent-free in our mind,” reads a post from the contest’s official Instagram.
- Sadly, for Hanson and Stewart, the judges and viewers didn’t believe.
- Hanson appeared more wooden than in his previous dances, which included a Quickstep to Billy Joel’s “Tell Her About It” and a Cha Chat to DNCE’s “Cake By The Ocean.” When the votes were tallied, the pair scored just 18 out of 30 and were eliminated from the competition.
- Hanson made his fame as one of the three Hanson brothers — including Isaac and Zac — who ascended to pop stardom in the late ’90s.
- "Taylor, that was your best dance. It really was," he said.
- Citing multiple sources, Variety reported in 2019 that Dancing With the Stars contestants make $125,000 for the rehearsal period and first two weeks of the show.
- At the time, sources told the publication stars could earn a maximum of $295,000.
- Dancing With the Stars contestant Taylor Hanson and his ballroom pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated from the season 35 competition after the pair were ranked among the lowest during the third week of performances.
- Yacht Rock Night—Hanson and Stewart danced the foxtrot to "What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers and ranked among the bottom three with a total score of 18, despite judge Derek Hough praising the performance.